Ministry of Higher Education and Highways

University Grants Commission

Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and

Development (AHEAD)

Results Area Two:

Improve the Quality of Higher Education

Human Resource Development (HRD)

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR PHDs

GUIDELINES FOR UNIVERSITIES, CAMPUSES & INSTITUTES

March 2018

ABBREVIATIONS

AHEAD Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development

ELTU English Language Teaching Unit

HEI Higher Education Institute

HRD Human Resource Development

MHEH Ministry of Higher Education and Highways

OMST Operation and Monitoring Support Team

OTS Operations Technical Secretariat

SDC Staff Development Centre

STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

UGC University Grants Commission

CONTENTS

Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 1

1.1. Background ............................................................................................................................. 1

1.2. Result Area Two: Improve the Quality of Higher Education ................................................. 1

1.3. Split-site PhDs ........................................................................................................................ 2

1.4. Full PhD programs in overseas universities ............................................................................ 3

2. DISTRIBUTION OF ALLOCATIONS .................................................................................................... 3

3. FUNDING ALLOCATION ................................................................................................................... 3

4. ELIGIBILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 4

5. NOMINATION PROCESS .................................................................................................................. 4

6. SELECTION CRITERIA ....................................................................................................................... 6

7. AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS ............................................................................................................. 6

8. RELEASE OF FUNDS ......................................................................................................................... 7

9. AGREEMENT AND BOND ................................................................................................................. 8

10. REPORTING ..................................................................................................................................... 8

11. PROGRESS MONITORING ................................................................................................................ 8

12. TIME LINE FOR APPLICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 8

Annex 1: Application Form ...................................................................................................................... 9

Annex 2: Instructions for Applicants ..................................................................................................... 14

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 14

2. KEY FEATURES OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS ......................................................................................... 14

6. AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS ........................................................................................................... 17

7. RELEASE OF FUNDS ....................................................................................................................... 17

8. AGREEMENT AND BOND ............................................................................................................... 18

9. REPORTING ................................................................................................................................... 18

10. PROGRESS MONITORING .............................................................................................................. 18

11. TIME LINE FOR APPLICATIONS: ..................................................................................................... 18

Annex 3 - Key Steps ............................................................................................................................... 19

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background

The development of the higher education sector is of central importance to enable Sri Lanka

to develop from a Lower-Middle Income Country (LMIC) to an Upper Middle-Income

Country (UMIC). Recognizing this, the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) and the World

Bank have agreed, as part of the Bank’s Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) FY17-FY20, to

support the higher education sector through a Bank funded Accelerating Higher Education

Expansion and Development (AHEAD) operation.

THE AHEAD PROGRAM

Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) operation is

organized into two components. The first is a Program Component that supports the national

Higher Education Development Program (HEDP). The second is a systems strengthening,

capacity building and technical assistance component that will assist GoSL to strengthen the

higher education sector and achieve the objectives of the AHEAD program component. This

second component will also cover monitoring and evaluation, policy analyses, program

coordination and communication.

The implementing agency is the Ministry of Higher Education and Highways (MHEH). The

MHEH will be assisted at the national level by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and

the Sri Lanka Institute for Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE). The Operations

Monitoring and Support Unit (OMST) of the MHEH will coordinate and support all AHEAD

activities between the MHEH, UGC, SLIATE, Universities and Advanced Technological

Institutes (ATIs).

1.2. Result Area Two: Improve the Quality of Higher Education

Objective: To increase the academic quality, and economic and social relevance, of higher

education programs.

Sub-Result Area 2.1: Increase the proportion of Ph.D. qualified academic staff for the

state universities.

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The supply of qualified academic staff needs to be expanded urgently. The quality of

academic staff is a central determinant of the performance of a higher education system. Yet,

there is a severe scarcity of Ph.D. qualified academic staff in Sri Lankan universities. Out of

approximately 5,000 academic staff, less than 50 percent are Ph.D. qualified. Among

academic staff below 45 years of age only 24 percent have Ph.Ds. Of the academics below 35

years, only less than 10 percent have PhDs. Yet Ph.D. qualified staff are a necessary

condition for the high performance of modern universities with their research, innovation and

postgraduate teaching mandates. Sri Lanka needs to staff its universities with appropriately

qualified academics as an urgent priority.

1. A sub-component under the ‘quality’ component is ‘Increasing Qualified Academics

in universities’. Under this, AHEAD will assist HEIs to strengthen the quality of their

academic staff through suitable PhD programmes. This scholarship program will be

offered in collaboration with the UGC and NCAS scholarship schemes.

2. The allocations have been made to universities and undergraduate institutes on an

equitable basis while also ensuring gender equity.

3. All PhD programs are expected to be done in English medium (unless under

exceptional circumstances) on full time leave.

4. Funding will be provided for upto 36 months support towards completion of a three

year full time PhD programs in overseas universities or full time Split-Site PhD

programs.

1.3. Split-site PhDs

Under the split-site PhDs,

1. the candidates are mainly expected to register in a University other than which they

are employed in, with exceptions granted under special circumstances (e.g. disciplines

where only one Department or Faculty is available in Sri Lanka or where the

Faculties/Universities have existing MOUs with foreign universities for Split- site

PhD opportunities for staff),

2. all PhD programs are expected to be done in English medium (unless under

exceptional circumstances) on full time leave,

3. candidate should visit the overseas/trainer university at least in two instances, where

the total time period spent in the overseas university should exceed 12 months (this

condition can vary depending on the provisions of the MOU or the university

requirements of the Split-site program), and

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4. PhDs should be followed on a full time basis. The candidates should be on full time

leave from the Home University.

1.4. Full PhD programs in overseas universities

PhD programs in overseas universities will also be supported, within the given allocation.

These programs should be of 3 year duration.

2. DISTRIBUTION OF ALLOCATIONS

Grants will be made available in four rounds, as two rounds each in years 2018 and 2019.

3. FUNDING ALLOCATION

Percentages of funding allocations for 2018 and for 2019 according to the discipline area are

as follows;

STEMS HEMS including

ELTUs , Law and

Education

35% 65%

1. Under a maximum allocation of LKR 9 million for a candidate, the grant amount will

depend on factors such as whether it is a full or split site program, living cost of the

country, and registration/course fee of the program, etc.

2. Individuals winning the grant for a full time PhDs will receive the program

registration fees and the cost of living allowances/monthly allowance for the a

maximum of three years as well as any other research expenses incurred.

3. Individuals winning the grant for split-site PhDs will receive the program registration

fees and the cost of living allowances/monthly allowance for the time period that they

are abroad for the a maximum of three years as well as any other research expenses

incurred.

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4. Universities/candidates are encouraged to explore the possibilities of scholarships in

good countries/universities where the registration/course fee as well as cost of living

is low.

5. Candidates are also encouraged to use existing agreements (MOUs) with foreign

universities (arrived by Faculties/Universities or UGC) in selecting PhD

opportunities.

4. ELIGIBILITY

The Scholarships will be available to Probationary Lecturers, Lecturers and Senior Lecturers

of Universities, Campuses and Undergraduate Institutes without PhD qualifications, subject

to the following eligibility criteria:

1. The Candidate should be less than 40 years of age to the date of closing of

applications

2. The Candidate should be a permanent member of the academic staff

3. The Candidate should be entitled for full time leave for the entire period of PhD

4. The Candidate should have obtained IELTS minimum score 7.0 or equivalent at

the time of commencement of training

5. The Candidate should fulfill the eligibility requirement of the Trainer University

5. NOMINATION PROCESS

1. The application form is given in Annex 1.

2. Instructions to Candidates are given in Annex 2.

3. Selection process will be as follows

Candidates will make their applications to the UGC with the recommendation of the

university/institution where the candidate is employed. The following documents should

be submitted together with the application form

i. Registration letter/placement letter or other forms of acceptable level of

communication with the intended university/HEI

ii. A well written research proposal (approximately 2000 words)

iii. A letter issued by the University/HEI where the applicant is employed at,

certifying the availability of study leave

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iv. Details of two referees who can provide academic references written in

English.

v. Documentary evidence for the relevant course fees payable to the

intended postgraduate programme

vi. A declaration of other sources of funding available for the intended study

programme by way of scholarships partial funding, tuition waivers,

living stipend etc. by the applicant ( any subsequent funding secured by

the candidate should be declared to the UGC immediately by the

candidate)

vii. A record of research and publication by the candidate.

viii. Certified copies of IELTS results sheet.

ix. Credential of his/her prospective supervisors in terms of qualifications

and research publications.

4. Penal appointed by the UGC shall carry out the selection based on the selection

criteria given in table 6.1. The panel will peruse all the documents submitted by each

candidate including research proposals and will call the candidate for an interview

before making its recommendation.

5. The panel shall also ensure that the selections have been made to universities and

undergraduate institutes on an equitable basis and that gender equity is maintained.

6. UGC will notify the award of scholarships to the University and the respective

Operations Technical Secretariat (OTS) with copy to selected candidates

7. UGC shall send the full list of candidates along with the marks and ranking of all

candidates to the OMST. The marks thus allocated and the decision made should be

fair and transparent and made available for all candidates to see.

8. If the candidates wish to contest the decision of the committee, an appeal can be made

to the UGC Chairperson.

9. The Key Steps of Nomination Process is given in Annex 3

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6. SELECTION CRITERIA

6.1 Criteria for Selection of Faculty/Campus/Institute Nominees

* In selection of the candidates based on this criteria, consideration has to be given to the

plausibility of the candidate to carry out these activities within the time period the candidate

has been in service. And hence, a reasonable comparison needs to be carried out only among

the candidates of the same level in terms of working experience.

5. Academic Qualifications - Allocation of points will be on the following basis:

First Degree- 1st Class (Special) - 40 pts.

Upper 2nd

(Special) - 30 pts.

Lower 2nd

(Special) - 20 pts.

1st Class (General) - 15 pts.

Upper 2nd

(General) - 10 pts.

Postgraduate- Masters - 10 pts

7. AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS

1. The award of scholarships shall be notified to the selected candidates, the Vice

Chancellor and the relevant Dean of the Faculty/Rector of Campus/ Director of

Institute of the respective University by the UGC.

2. The candidate shall find a placement/register for the stipulated PhD programme at a

University as per the given instructions, within a maximum period of 6 months of

Criteria Maximum

points

1 Academic qualifications (refer 6.1.1 below) 50

2 Research and publications (Abstract- 0.5, Chapter in a book – 2, Paper in

refereed journal- 4, Books reviewed by recognized experts - 4)* 10

4 Academic distinctions during and after undergraduate studies (prizes, medals,

scholarships excluding Mahapola) (2 per event) 10

5 Faculty contribution (organization of/ active contribution to activities) (2 per

event) 10

Total 80

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obtaining the scholarship. Candidates can explore the existing MOUs signed by

Universities and Faculties in obtaining placements.

3. Failure by the Candidate to secure a placement within 6 months shall result in the

transfer of the scholarship to the reserve candidate.

4. Candidate should also reveal full information of any other funding/scholarships

obtained for the same purpose to the UGC.

8. RELEASE OF FUNDS

1. The registration and tuition fees will be released according to the rules and regulations

of the Trainer University.

2. OMST will release the scholarship amounts to the respective universities and the

universities will be responsible for releasing the funds to the scholarship holder.

3. Living allowance will be released to the scholarship holder biannually, upon the

progress of the candidate.

4. For the foreign training component of the split-site PhD program, the candidate may

utilize the provision of airfare from the UGC.

5. Prior to the release of first installment of the grant, the following documents needs to

be submitted to UGC and OMST.

i. Placement letter/registration letter with the registration payment information

ii. A certificate from the Vice Chancellor of the university or head of the HEI where

the applicant is currently employed whether the applicant has secured any

funding in the form of scholarships, tuition waivers, partial funding, research

support, and living stipend etc. from the university/HIE at which applicant is

employed or any other local or foreign organization. If such funding is available

the amount/s has/have to be disclosed with the source/s.

iii. An intended plan of activities in relation to his or her study programme including

date of commencement and the intended date of completion. In this plan,

intended activities shall be divided into six monthly periods from the date of

commencement. Candidates of split site programs should indicate the period/s

planned to spend in the foreign university and locally (inception report)

iv. A personal health report endorsed by the University Medical Officer of the

University at which the applicant is employed.

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v. A certified copy of the surety bond and the agreement with University/HEI

including the breakdown of the bond.

vi. A letter certifying the approval of the study leave for the intended

postgraduate studies by the university/HEI at which the applicant is employed.

9. AGREEMENT AND BOND

The Candidate will sign an Agreement and Bond with the Home University as per UGC

circular No. 920 of 5/2/2010. Those shall also include clauses to recover funds in case of

misuse of funds and non-completion of training.

10. REPORTING

1. Documents related to the progress and the expenditure should be submitted to the

respective home university/OTS as follows,

- Inception report submitted within one month of the award of the grant

- Progress report should be submitted every six months, with the

recommendation of the supervisor, declaration of other sources of funding

is any and the probable date of completion.

2. A Copy of the thesis should be submitted to OMST on completion of the degree.

11. PROGRESS MONITORING

1. The Progress will be regularly monitored by the UGC, Home University OTS and

OMST.

2. If the progress is reported as unsatisfactory, after giving adequate warning, the grants

will be recalled.

3. The Vice chancellor of the university will be asked to recover the grant amount and

send to the OMST.

12. TIME LINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Call for applications for the grant will be carried out by the UGC in line with the UGC and

NCAS call for applications in years 2018 and 2019, in two rounds each year.

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Annex 1: Application Form

Part A

1. Personal Information

Family Name (Surname): First/Other names:

Rev./Dr./Mr./Ms: Gender: Nationality:

Date of

Birth:

Day Month Year Age: N.I.C No:

E-mail Address:

Address to which correspondence should be sent:

Contact

Numbers:

Office Residence Mobile Fax

2. Qualifications

2.1 ACADEMIC: (Give full details in chronological order)

From

Month/Year

To

Month/Year

University/ Institute

(Name, Place)

Certificates,

Diploma, Degree

obtained with

Grade/ Class etc.

Main field(s) or

Subject(s) of

study Poin

ts

(Off

ice

Use

)

2.2 PROFESSIONAL: (Give full details in chronological order)

From

Month/Year

To

Month/Year Professional Body Professional Qualification

3. Employment Record: Starting with your present post, list in reverse order of positions held

3.1 PRESENT EMPLOYMENT:

Period

(Month/Year) Title of your post Faculty Department University/Institute

From To

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - AHEAD

Scholarship for PhD degrees for University Academic Staff

Application Form

Reference No

Selected

Reserved

Rejected

Off

ice

Use

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3.2 PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (if Other than University)

Period

(Month/Year) Title of your post Name and Address of the employer

From To

4. Research/Publications/Articles/Abstract/Chapters in Books/Papers in Refereed Journals/

Others (Please attach additional pages when space provided is not adequate)

Year Description Points

(For Office

Use)

5. Academic Distinctions during and after undergraduate studies (Prizes, Medals, Scholarships

excluding Mahapola)

Year Description Points

(For Office

Use)

6. Extra Curricular Activities (organization of/ active contribution to, activities)

Year Description Points

(For Office

Use)

7. Language Proficiency

For languages other than mother tongue, enter

appropriate number from code (1,2,3 or 4) below

to indicate level of your language knowledge

Tick (√) next to

your mother

tongue

Speak Read

GCE

O/L

Grade

CODE: 1.Nil

2.Limited

3.Satisfactory

4.Excellent

Sinhala

Tamil

English

Other (Specify)

8. Score of Other English Professional Exams

IELTS TOFEL Other (Please Specify)

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Part B

9. Degree to be Registered for

Please Tick (√) the type of PhD program

Split- Site PhD [ ] Full PhD in a overseas University [ ]

Field of Study:

Research Field:

Are you Already Offered a Placement/Registered: Yes No

If yes, Please give the following details * Please attach a copy of the placement letter

Name and the address of the University/Institution:

Faculty/Deparment:

If a Split site PhD program, the foreign

Institution/s where training will be carried out and

the planned time period for foreign training

Date of commencement -

Intended date of completion -

10. Supervisors’ Details

Name

Institutional Affiliation

Highest Qualification Contact Details

11. Brief Description of the Proposed Research

Research Description-Brief Description of the Proposed Research (not more than 150 words) Attach a separate paper if required.

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12. Budget

Fees and expenses: course fees, registration fee, living expenses, bench fee etc. (provide expenses under separate headings)

Financially support by another Institution: Yes No

If yes, Please give the following details

Source……………………..……………………………………… Year :………………

Approved Budget (Rs.).…………

Declaration

I certify that all information in this application to be complete and correct to the best of my

knowledge

…………………………………… ……………………

Signature of the Applicant Date

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Part C

13. Recommendations

I confirm that I have read the application. The field of research/Degree programme for which an

offer for placement has been received is relevant to the Department.

The application is recommended and the applicant can be released full time for the entire period of

the Degree programme applied for.

………………………….………………………… ………………………..

Name and Signature of Head of Department Date

The Application by Mr./Mrs./Ms…………………………………………………………………. is

recommended for submission.

………………………….………………………….. ………………………..

Name and Signature of the Dean Date

The Application by Mr./Mrs./Ms…………………………………………………………………. is

recommended for submission.

………………………….………………………… ……………………..

Signature of the Vice Chancellor Date

Official Stamp

Official Stamp

Official Stamp

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Annex 2: Instructions for Applicants

Human Resource Development Plan - AHEAD

Scholarships for PhD/ MPhil degrees for University Academic Staff

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

1. INTRODUCTION

AHEAD project offers both full and split site PhD scholarships with 35% being offered to

STEM faculties and 65% being offered to HEMS faculties. Probationary Lecturers and

Senior Lecturers below 40 years of age will be eligible for the scholarships.

2. KEY FEATURES OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS

1. PhDs should be followed on a full time basis. The candidates should be on full time leave

from the Home University.

2. All PhD programs are expected to be done in English medium (unless under exceptional

circumstances) on full time leave,

3. Split-site PhD program candidates should avoid registering with the same university in

which they are employed in, with exceptions granted under special circumstances (e.g.

disciplines where only one Department or Faculty is available in Sri Lanka or where the

Faculties/Universities have existing MOUs with foreign universities for Split- site PhD

opportunities for staff),

4. Split-site PhD program candidate should have two research supervisors, one each from

the local university and the overseas university,

5. Split-site PhD program candidate should visit the overseas/trainer university at least in

two instances, where the total time period spent in the overseas university should exceed

12 months (this condition can vary depending on the provisions of the MOU or the

university requirements of the Split-site program)

6. We strongly encourage prospective candidates to use existing agreements (MOUs) with

foreign universities (arrived by Faculties/Universities or UGC) in selecting PhD

opportunities.

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3. MAXIMUM GRANT PER CANDIDATE

1. Under a maximum allocation of LKR 9 million for a candidate, the grant amount will

depend on factors such as whether it is a full or split site program, living cost of the

country, and registration/course fee of the program, etc.

2. Individuals winning the grant for a full time PhDs will receive the program registration

fees and the cost of living allowances/monthly allowance for the a maximum of three

years as well as any other research expenses incurred.

3. Individuals winning the grant for split-site PhDs will receive the program registration fees

and the cost of living allowances/monthly allowance for the time period he/she will be

studying abroad for the a maximum of three years as well as any other research expenses

incurred.

4. Universities/candidates are encouraged to explore the possibilities of scholarships in good

countries/universities where the registration/course fee as well as cost of living is low.

4. ELIGIBILITY

The Scholarships will be available to Probationary Lecturers, Lecturers and Senior Lecturers

of Universities, Campuses and Undergraduate Institutes without PhD qualifications, subject

to the following eligibility criteria:

1. The Candidate should be less than 40 years of age to the date of closing of applications.

2. The Candidate should be a permanent member of the academic staff.

3. The Candidate should be entitled for full time leave for the entire period of PhD.

4. The Candidate should have obtained IELTS minimum score 7.0 or equivalent at the time

of commencement of training.

5. Acceptable level of communication with the university/HEI related to the

registration/placement for the intended program (e.g. a letter/email of a possible

placement, acceptance of a proposal or other similar communication from the overseas

university)

6. The Candidate should fulfill the eligibility requirement of the Trainer University

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5. APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Candidates will make their applications to the UGC with the recommendation of the

university/institution where the candidate is employed. The following documents should

be submitted together with the application form

i. Registration letter/placement letter or other forms of acceptable level of

communication with the intended university/HEI (e.g. a letter/email of a

possible placement, acceptance of a proposal or other similar

communication from the overseas university)

ii. A well written research proposal (approximately 2000 words)

iii. A letter issued by the University/HEI where the applicant is employed at

certifying the availability of study leave

iv. Details of two referees who can provide academic references written in

English.

v. Documentary evidence for the relevant course fees payable to the intended

postgraduate programme

vi. A declaration of other sources of funding available for the intended study

programme by way of scholarships partial funding, tuition waivers, living

stipend etc. by the applicant ( any subsequent funding secured by the

candidate should be declared to the UGC immediately by the candidate)

vii. A record of research and publication by the candidate.

viii. Certified copies of IELTS results sheet.

ix. Credential of his/her prospective supervisors in terms of qualifications and

research publications.

3. Penal appointed by the UGC shall carry out the selection based on the selection criteria

given in table 6.1. The panel will peruse all the documents submitted by each candidate

including research proposals and will call the candidate for an interview before making its

recommendation.

4. The panel shall also ensure that the selections have been made to universities and

undergraduate institutes on an equitable basis and that gender equity is maintained.

5. UGC will notify the award of scholarships to the respective University with copy to

selected candidates

6. UGC shall send the full list of candidates along with the marks and ranking of all

candidates to the OMST. The marks thus allocated and the decision made should be fair

and transparent and made available for all candidates to see.

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7. If the candidates wish to contest the decision of the committee, an appeal can be made to

the UGC Chairperson.

6. AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS

1. The award of scholarships shall be notified to the selected candidates, the Vice

Chancellor and the relevant Dean of the Faculty/Rector of Campus/Director of Institute of

the respective University by the UGC.

2. The candidate shall find a placement/register for the stipulated PhD programme at a

University as per the given instructions, within a maximum period of 6 months.

3. Failure by the Candidate to secure a placement within 6 months shall result in the transfer

of the scholarship to the reserve candidate.

7. RELEASE OF FUNDS

1. The registration and tuition fees will be released according to the rules and regulations of

the Trainer University.

2. The university will release the living allowance to the scholarship holder biannually, upon

the progress of the candidate.

3. For the foreign training component of the split-site PhD program, the scholarship holder

may utilize the provision of airfare from the University Grants Commission.

4. Prior to the release of first installment of the grant, the following documents needs to be

submitted to the UGC and OMST.

i. Placement letter/registration letter with the registration payment information

ii. A certificate from the Vice Chancellor of the university or head of the HEI where

the applicant is currently employed whether the applicant has secured any funding

in the form of scholarships, tuition waivers, partial funding, research support, and

living stipend etc. from the university/HIE at which applicant is employed or any

other local or foreign organization. If such funding is available the amount/s

has/have to be disclosed with the source/s.

iii. An intended plan of activities in relation to his or her study programme including

date of commencement and the intended date of completion. In this plan, intended

activities shall be divided into six monthly periods from the date of

commencement. Candidates of split site programs should indicate the period/s

planned to spend in the foreign university and locally

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iv. A personal health report endorsed by the University Medical Officer of the

University at which the applicant is employed.

v. A certified copy of the surety bond and the agreement with University/HEI

including the breakdown of the bond.

vi. A letter certifying the approval of the study leave for the intended postgraduate

studies by the university/HEI at which the applicant is employed.

8. AGREEMENT AND BOND

The Candidate will sign an Agreement and bond with the Home University as per UGC

Circular No. 920 of 5/2/2010. Those shall also include clauses to recover funds in case of

misuse of funds and non-completion of training.

9. REPORTING

1. Documents related to the progress and the expenditure should be submitted to the OTS of

the University of the scholarship holder as follows,

- Inception report submitted within one month of the award of the grant

- Progress report should be submitted every six months, with the

recommendation of the supervisor, declaration of other sources of

funding is any and the probable date of completion.

2. A Copy of the thesis should be submitted to OMST on completion of the degree.

10. PROGRESS MONITORING

1. The Progress will be regularly monitored by the UGC, Home University OTS and OMST.

2. If the progress is reported as unsatisfactory, after giving adequate warning, the grants will

be recalled.

3. The Vice chancellor of the university will be asked to recover the grant amount and send

to the OMST.

11. TIME LINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

In line with the UGC and NCAS call for applications in the years 2018 and 2019.

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Annex 3 - Key Steps

Progress monitoring by

the OTS and OMST

Release of guidelines and

Call for applications by

MHEH and UGC

Selection of suitable applicants by a panel appointed by the UGC

Appeal

Collecting relevant

documents and Candidate

securing placement/Register

Award of Scholarships

After NOL from the World

Bank

Offer letter+Bond+Leave+Budget to

OMST

Release of grants to OTSs

Release of installments

by the OTS

No placement

within 6

months

Identify

reserve

candidates